How much is the bus ticket from Dover to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dover to New York City start from $25. The average price for this route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Dover to New York City?

The average bus trip duration from Dover to New York City is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 134 miles (215 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by BBBus.com .

Which bus companies service the Dover to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from BBBus.com , FlixBus , Greyhound , CoachRun , SprinterBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dover to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Dover to New York City at 2:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dover to New York City?

A bus trip from Dover to New York City generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Dover to New York City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is SprinterBus , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dover to New York City?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company SprinterBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Dover to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is SprinterBus , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dover to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is SprinterBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Bus Dover to New York City from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dover to New York City on January 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	4h	7:00pm	152 E Broadway	Cheapest
Bus	3:10pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h 20m	6:30pm	8th Ave and West 30th St	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	3h 55m	11:00pm	Chinatown	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	3h 30m	6:30pm	8th Ave and West 30th St	No tags
Bus	3:05pm	293 N Dupont Hwy	3h 55m	7:00pm	152 E Broadway	No tags

Next departures for Dover to New York City on January 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h	6:00am	152 E Broadway	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	3:15pm	Chinatown	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	4h	7:00pm	152 E Broadway	No tags
Bus	2:15am	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	3h	5:15am	Chinatown - E Broadway	No tags

Next departures for Dover to New York City on January 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h	6:00am	152 E Broadway	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	3:15pm	Chinatown	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	4h	7:00pm	152 E Broadway	No tags
Bus	2:15am	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	3h	5:15am	Chinatown - E Broadway	No tags

Next departures for Dover to New York City on January 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h	6:00am	152 E Broadway	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	3:15pm	Chinatown	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	4h	7:00pm	152 E Broadway	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	3h 30m	6:30pm	8th Ave and West 30th St	No tags

Next departures for Dover to New York City on January 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h	6:00am	152 E Broadway	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	3:15pm	Chinatown	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	4h	7:00pm	152 E Broadway	No tags
Bus	7:05pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	3h 55m	11:00pm	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures for Dover to New York City on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h	6:00am	152 E Broadway	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	3:15pm	Chinatown	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h 5m	4:15pm	152 E Broadway	No tags
Bus	2:15am	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	3h	5:15am	Chinatown - E Broadway	No tags

Next departures for Dover to New York City on January 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h	6:00am	152 E Broadway	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	3:15pm	Chinatown	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	4h	7:00pm	152 E Broadway	No tags
Bus	2:15am	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	3h	5:15am	Chinatown - E Broadway	No tags

Next departures for Dover to New York City on January 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00am	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h	6:00am	152 E Broadway	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	4h	3:15pm	Chinatown	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	3h 5m	4:15pm	152 E Broadway	No tags
Bus	2:15am	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	3h	5:15am	Chinatown - E Broadway	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:18 AM EST.

Get from Dover to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

134 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dover and New York City?

Stops in Dover

A
Dover Downs
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901-2008
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B
Dupont Hwy & Lepore Dr
7-Eleven, 654 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
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Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
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D
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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E
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
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Compare bus companies

BBBus.com

3/5139 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.2

Wifi2.3

Based on 139 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. BBBus.com ticket prices on this trip start at $25

bbbus.com Dover New York City recent customer reviews

The bus was 35 minutes late!

Michael S.

December 23, 2025

Very good

Shakisha K.

September 9, 2025

It was comfortable and clean and on time

Ebony W.

February 14, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/512,086 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,508 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Dover New York City recent customer reviews

The bus was late , l missed my train to home

Noemie C.

June 11, 2024

The bus was dirty also the (bathroom)

Barbara A.

March 21, 2024

Over a hour due to traffic

Ernest M.

April 29, 2022

CoachRun

3.5/5667 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.1

SprinterBus

4/553 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4.5

Based on 53 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the power outlets. SprinterBus ticket prices on this trip start at $58

SprinterBus Dover New York City recent customer reviews

I was well pleased,this was my first trip.the only item I would like to see is to add a net on the back of each seat to hold water bottles, reading material,etc. My bottle fell out of my hands onto the floor never to be seen again.

Rosemary T.

May 30, 2018

T his was my first time to be on sprinterBus .the was on time while I was waiting in Dover. To my surprise, I got a call asking me if I'm on board the bus.I later asked the female passenger next to me, where the bus coming from? I was told from Virginia. That means the bus branch to Dover because of me.because I was the only one boarded the bus in Dover. The great and I'm surely will recommend this company to a whole lot of friends m

Mustapher G.

March 19, 2018

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dover, DE, US to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Dover to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dover to New York City start from $25. The average price for this route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Dover to New York City?
The average bus trip duration from Dover to New York City is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 134 miles (215 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by BBBus.com.
Which bus companies service the Dover to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from BBBus.com, FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun, SprinterBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dover to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Dover to New York City at 2:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dover to New York City?
A bus trip from Dover to New York City generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Dover to New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is SprinterBus, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dover to New York City?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company SprinterBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Dover to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is SprinterBus, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dover to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is SprinterBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/16

$50

01/17

$35

Today

$33

01/19

$30

01/20

$32

01/21

$32

01/22

$30

01/23

$30

The cheapest trip from Dover, DE, US to New York City was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dover, DE, US to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $50 for a bus ticket from Dover, DE, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2026-01-19.

Usually FlixBus, BBBus.com will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.